Black Friday
What day of the week does Black Friday always fall on?
Friday
What date is Veterans Day observed each year?
November 11
How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
Eight night
When did the Twin Towers fall?
September 11, 2001
On what day of the week is Memorial Day observed?
Monday
What major shopping event happens the Monday after Black Friday?
Cyber Monday (Because apparently, we didn’t buy enough on Friday.)
Veterans Day was originally known by what name?
Armistice Day
What is the name of the candleholder used during Hanukkah?
Menorah
What city were they in?
New York City
What month is Memorial Day celebrated in?
May
Which country is Black Friday most associated with?
The United States
Which war’s end led to the creation of Veterans Day?
World War I
What small spinning top is traditionally played with during Hanukkah?
Dreidel
What was the complex called?
The World Trade Center.
Memorial Day honors members of which group?
U.S. military personnel who died in service
What term is used to describe the high volume of shoppers rushing into stores on Black Friday?
Doorbuster deals
Who changed the name to Veterans Day?
Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What type of food is commonly eaten during Hanukkah because it is fried in oil?
Latkes (potato pancakes)
How many buildings were in the World Trade Center?
Seven (but the Twin Towers got the fame.)
What flower is often worn or displayed to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day?
Poppy
What’s the best way to avoid Black Friday madness?
Stay home and shop online
What significant event happened at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918?
The armistice ending World War I was signed
What historical event does Hanukkah commemorate?
The rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem
Who was behind the attacks?
Al-Qaeda
What was Memorial Day originally called?
Decoration Day